Coordinator Planning Clerk Grade 7/8 null

About the opportunity 

We are recruiting a number of Coordinator Planners across NSW to lead a team in the research and development of emergency planning and policy. 

The vacancies are: 

1. Tamworth – Ongoing 
2. Wagga – Ongoing
3. Goulburn – Ongoing
4. Lismore/Goonellabah – temporary up to 30 July 2023 with a possibility of extension 

It is an exciting time to join the NSW SES as we commence the significant growth of our agency in supporting key programs of work to enhance the agency’s capability and response to emergencies. 

We are seeking to not only fill vacancies in the above locations, but to also fill future vacancies via a talent pool that may be created from this recruitment (for both ongoing and temporary opportunities).  Other locations where future vacancies may become available include Dubbo, Rhodes, Metford and Wollongong.  If any of these other locations appeal to you, we encourage you to submit your application for future opportunities! 

About the role

As a member of a Zone or State planning team, your responsibility is to manage planning priorities associated to the zone and/or Emergency Risk Management Branch and guide your teams to meet set business and operational targets.  The key focus will be to lead the development of plans and policies that reduce the impact of flooding for at-risk communities. 

These plans and policies provide our agency and our volunteers with critical intelligence on risks and consequences to support the development of effective response strategies for managing emergencies. 

You will achieve this through building and influencing effective intelligence, planning and response capability to meet community expectations and ensuring that floods, storms, and tsunami are effectively addressed across whole-of-government and private sector emergency planning frameworks.

Using your strong people and communications skills, you will lead a team of research officers and work alongside the branch, zone and unit planning teams, to collaborate and strengthen the strategic reduction of risk to communities through effective management and prioritisation of planning requirements. 

The Coordinator Planning role is varied in nature however some of the typical work involved includes: 

• Contributing to the Branch / Zone Business Planning 
• Managing and supporting a team of researchers to analyse available research data related to flood behaviour, identify the vulnerabilities of local communities to the consequences of storms, floods and tsunamis and effectively support the development of emergency plans, guidelines, policies, and procedures. 
• Ensure the agencies planning process aligns with the NSW Planning Framework and internal NSW SES governance policies and guidelines.
• Assess, prioritise, and delegate incoming referrals and risk information amongst the team to capture intelligence and data that would inform effective planning of emergency response. 
• Attending and representing the NSW SES on external forums, meetings, and committees to provide advice and share knowledge on evidence-based information relating to risks and consequences of floods to influence decisions amongst councils, emergency service agencies and other organisations. 
• Work closely with volunteers’ members to leverage local knowledge and expertise and support effective communication and collaboration to meet operational targets.
• Contribute to maintaining framework and templates to comply with functional and strategic objectives of the cohort team.

Working for the NSW SES

Our Mission: Saving lives and creating safer communities. 

Our Vision: A trusted volunteer-based emergency service, working together to delivery excellence in community preparedness and emergency response.

If you are interested in working with the NSW State Emergency Service, please follow this link to our website for more information.

About you 

We want to hear from people who are motivated by research/evidence-based information, risk mitigation and influencing external bodies in the risks and consequences of floods, storms and tsunamis. 

To be successful in this role you will: 

• have sound knowledge and understanding of the consequences of natural hazards and subsequent risk management
• demonstrated experience and awareness of planning systems and ability to interpret and apply policy in an emergency management context
• have strong communication skills, both written and verbal 
• enjoy working with stakeholders and be proficient in building and maintaining these relationships to develop, implement and influence community focussed solutions.

What we can offer you

• Employment with attractive leave entitlements including parental leave, recreation and flex leave and other leave entitlements.
• Flexible work options working within operational requirements.
• Mental Health & Wellbeing programs and services
• Operational and leadership training and development opportunities via LinkedIn Learning and other training avenues to build and maintain skills.
• Comprehensive immunisation programs including the flu vaccine
• Opportunities to build invaluable relationships across emergency service agencies, emergency service committees and other Government and community organisations.

How to apply 

Click apply and submit as separate attachments: 

• A cover letter (maximum of two pages) detailing: 
  • your understanding of consequences of natural hazards and the management of such hazards;
  • your skills and experience in the development of emergency management planning and policies. 
• An up-to-date resume of no more than four pages.

Have Questions? 

If you want to know more about the role of Coordinator Planner, please do not hesitate to contact Tom Jory, Deputy Zone Commander on 0427 933 057 or at thomas.jory1@one.ses.nsw.gov.au.   

Please contact hrsupport@ses.nsw.gov.au if you have any questions about the application process. 

Talent Pools

A talent pool may be created through this recruitment process. A talent pool is a group of candidates who have undergone an assessment process and have been identified as suitable for this role or similar roles for a period of 18 months. Being part of a talent pool means that you may be considered for ongoing or temporary employment for a range of similar roles. This offers exciting opportunities for you to gain a wide range of experiences to build your public service career.

For more information on how to apply for a role in the NSW Public Sector please click here.

NSW SES considers COVID-19 vaccination mandatory for all members. Candidates will be required to provide satisfactory evidence that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to commencement with the NSW SES. Exemptions are only available based on medical and/or lawfully protected grounds, and all applications for an exemption will be managed in accordance with the NSW SES COVID-19 Vaccination Policy. 

The NSW State Emergency Service is a proud employer of a diverse workforce. We encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, faith, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity. We are committed to reflecting the diverse community we serve and creating an inclusive and flexible workplace. People with disability are supported to access adjustments in recruitment processes and in the workplace, to enable them to demonstrate their skills and capabilities to meet the requirements of the job. As supporters of flexible working, we welcome discussions about how our roles can be undertaken flexibly.